Tristan Island Council update
Photo from Julia Gunther
Photo of Island Councillors in the Council Chamber on 27th September 2024
Left to right: Back: Warren Glass, Terence Green, Rodney Green, Chief Islander James Glass and Conrad Glass;
Front: Beverley Swain, Vera Glass, President of the Council Administrator Philip Kendall,
Anne Green and Carlene Glass-Green.
Councillors Ian Lavarello and Steve Swain were unable to attend.
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Island Council Matters
The present Island Council was elected in March 2022. Councils serve for three years and the next election is due in March 2025.
There are no political parties or trade unions on Tristan. However, democracy is alive and well in the form of an Island Council consisting of the Administrator as President, plus three appointed and eight elected members. At least one member of the council must be a woman.
A separate election is held for the post of Chief Islander.
When first appointed, the Island Council select a Vice President. Members are also appointed to the Council's Sub Committees, which supervise a range of activities and submit regular reports for the Council to consider at future meetings.
For more on the Tristan Island Council visit: Tristan Island Council